Somaliland: Government Congratulates Newly Elected Somalia President

As Hargeisa reiterates commitment to internationally sanctioned talks between the two countries as well as peaceful co-existence

By: Omar Mohamed FarahSomalilandSun- The government of Somaliland has wished newly elected president of Somalia success in the coming four years of his tenure.This was revealed during a press briefing by presidential spokesperson Eng Hussein Deyr in Hargeisa where he also extended President Mohamed Abdilahi Farmajo congratulations from the government and Citizens of Somaliland, on his victory during presidential elections in Mogadishu in which he won in the second round by defeating incumbent Mahmud Hasan and predecessor Sheikh Shariff.“The government and People of Somaliland not only congratulate you on election as president of Somalia but wish you success as you embark he mandate of leading the Horn of Africa nation that had been beset by instability and civil war in the last quarter of century” said Eng DeyrWhile pledging good neighbourly relations between the two formerly United country the presidential spokesperson said “Somaliland’s main Priority is ensuring and sustaining peace and stability for the people of the two countries. We also want your people who are our brothers and sisters to obtain ultimate solutions for the existing and depressing chaotic situation in Somalia,”The spokesman also expounded Somaliland’s commitment the talks between the two sides of which urged the new president to convert the rhetoric ideology of his predecessor to meaningful dialogue whose agreements are implemented and respect for divergent views is respected.